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6-bedroom house for sale in Jamaica

8837 161st St, Jamaica, Queens, New York, NY, 11432

$1,329,000
Asking price · in USD
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About this home

House for sale in Jamaica, Queens: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Asking price $1,329,000. Built in 1910.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

HUGE legal two-family offering approximately 3,384 square feet of interior living space and outstanding income potential. 8837 161st Street is beautifully renovated and configured as two spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath residences, plus a full finished basement with three additional rooms, a full bathroom, and a separate outside entrance. Each residence has its own separate utilities. Every level of the home has been thoughtfully upgraded with a modern aesthetic while preserving its original prewar character. The first and second floor residences feature nearly 10-foot ceilings, bright and spacious rooms, triple-bay windows that bring in abundant natural light, recessed LED lighting, new flooring throughout, and beautifully designed kitchens with stainless steel appliances. From the moment you enter, you will notice a striking architectural centerpiece in the stairway that features a custom stained-glass skylight, filling the space with natural light and distinctive character. The exterior has also been refreshed, including the beautifully restored prewar facade with ornate detailing, fresh masonry work, new drainage, and a private backyard with brand-new fencing to offer the ultimate privacy. Permits were filed for major mechanical upgrades which include two brand-new Navien high-efficiency tankless water heaters, brand-new baseboard heating throughout and updated electrical. Turnkey, spacious, and thoughtfully renovated from top to bottom, 8837 161st Street presents a rare opportunity to own a move-in ready two-family property with modern systems, architectural character and amazing income potential because of its unique size. Ideally located just off Hillside Avenue, 2 streets from the F train and Parsons Blvd with convenient access to transportation, shopping and dining and Jamaica Ave. Buyers to independently verify all information.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 72/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 18 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details14/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 276 words3/3
  • True cost11/15
    • Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1910, 2 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Buying costs

What this price means for you: the monthly payment, and New York’s mansion tax, which the buyer pays on a home of $1 million or more.

Compared with the area

Asks $1,329,000, 3% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Jamaica.

Median here
$1,289,000
10 listings, last 90 days

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Jamaica

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • Parsons BlvdE F4 min walk
  • Jamaica Center-York CollegeE J Z9 min walk
  • 169 StF10 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 28

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

2 units · 2 floors · built 1910

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

88-37 161 Street · BBL 4-09767-0014 · built 1910 · 2 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Two-family home
Open HPD violations
None
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
$725,000 on Mar 27, 2026

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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